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Framan Family History

Framan Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Froman, Raman, Braman, Fryman, Rahman, Fagan, Forman, Roman, Orman

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Where is the Framan family from?

You can see how Framan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Framan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Framan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 37 Framan families living in Ontario. This was about 30% of all the recorded Framan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Framan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Framan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Framan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Framan. 29% of Framan men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Framan women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Framan were Salesman and Stenographer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Clerk
    6%
  • Salesman
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Maid
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Stenographer
    15%

What Framan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Framan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Framan census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 565 immigration records available for the last name Framan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 143 military records available for the last name Framan. For the veterans among your Framan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Framan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1983, in the United States, Framan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Framan in 1965 was 70, and 88 in 1983.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Framan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Framan ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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